Official Review: China Grade by Ray Hosler
Posted: 02 Feb 2020, 10:31
[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "China Grade" by Ray Hosler.]
China Grade by Ray Hosler is a historical fiction novel focusing on the Chinese workers during the building of the American railroad. The author focuses on themes such as racism, prejudice, romance, death, and conflict in his thrilling novel. The tone of the text is informal and direct, engaging the reader in the events unfolding in the story.
Chen is the main character in the novel. Chen is a young man who grows up in China in the middle of war and conflict between the government and the rebels. The story is set during the middle of the nineteenth century, where many Chinese men migrated to the United States looking for a better life working in the construction of the railroads. Chen finds work in a railroad company, where his skills in making fireworks prove valuable, as his knowledge is used to blow up the rocks in the mountains to advance the railroad. The writer introduces another character named Lowen Trestain, who migrates to the United States from Cornwall along with his family. What connection will develop between Chin and Lowen? Will Chen survive in the racist environment of the United States?
There were numerous positive attributes in this novel. More specifically, the writer utilizes narrative techniques and linguistic devices, such as dialogue, thereby grasping the reader’s attention. The language used by the author is of a high caliber, while the vocabulary employed adds value to the text. Also, the book was exceptionally edited, as I only noticed a single error in the entire novel. The story followed a logical, coherent, and rational structure, as the author developed the story in chronological order, helping the reader to easily understand the events unfolding in the novel. Moreover, what I liked most was the fact that the book was packed with suspense, tension, and drama, as the writer used appropriate cliffhangers and added action to the story. This meant that I did not feel bored while reading the story. There was nothing I disliked most in the novel because the book was expertly written and excellently organized.
This story is best suited for lovers of historical fiction that are interested in the history of the United States during the mid-nineteenth century. The book is suited to readers of all religions, as well as atheists.
In conclusion, I rate this book with 4 out of 4 stars. I gave this book a perfect rating, as it was professionally edited, beautifully written, and logically structured. I recommend this book to all readers, as it is an eye-opening novel.
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China Grade
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China Grade by Ray Hosler is a historical fiction novel focusing on the Chinese workers during the building of the American railroad. The author focuses on themes such as racism, prejudice, romance, death, and conflict in his thrilling novel. The tone of the text is informal and direct, engaging the reader in the events unfolding in the story.
Chen is the main character in the novel. Chen is a young man who grows up in China in the middle of war and conflict between the government and the rebels. The story is set during the middle of the nineteenth century, where many Chinese men migrated to the United States looking for a better life working in the construction of the railroads. Chen finds work in a railroad company, where his skills in making fireworks prove valuable, as his knowledge is used to blow up the rocks in the mountains to advance the railroad. The writer introduces another character named Lowen Trestain, who migrates to the United States from Cornwall along with his family. What connection will develop between Chin and Lowen? Will Chen survive in the racist environment of the United States?
There were numerous positive attributes in this novel. More specifically, the writer utilizes narrative techniques and linguistic devices, such as dialogue, thereby grasping the reader’s attention. The language used by the author is of a high caliber, while the vocabulary employed adds value to the text. Also, the book was exceptionally edited, as I only noticed a single error in the entire novel. The story followed a logical, coherent, and rational structure, as the author developed the story in chronological order, helping the reader to easily understand the events unfolding in the novel. Moreover, what I liked most was the fact that the book was packed with suspense, tension, and drama, as the writer used appropriate cliffhangers and added action to the story. This meant that I did not feel bored while reading the story. There was nothing I disliked most in the novel because the book was expertly written and excellently organized.
This story is best suited for lovers of historical fiction that are interested in the history of the United States during the mid-nineteenth century. The book is suited to readers of all religions, as well as atheists.
In conclusion, I rate this book with 4 out of 4 stars. I gave this book a perfect rating, as it was professionally edited, beautifully written, and logically structured. I recommend this book to all readers, as it is an eye-opening novel.
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China Grade
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
